Eastside Massage Therapy

Although the therapists are excellent, I have to give a very low rating because my appointment was cancelled and rebooked on the next day only to be cancelled again as I was reassigned to an ill therapist who was recovering. In other circumstances it wouldn’t be such a big deal considering the quality of the massage, but I was visiting from abroad as the front desk already knew. The front desk did a really poor job in getting in touch with me (they could have emailed me but opted not to!) and most importantly cancelling my appointment twice on consecutive days when they should have done anything possible for this not to happen under the circumstances (e.g. cancel someone else’s appointment?)

I had such a relaxing experience here! The facility is super clean and the receptionists and massage therapists are very friendly. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to relax!

Another great massage at Eastside. I requested Joanna. I left floating… can’t wait to get back there.

I’ve been getting massage here for several years now and the therapists are consistently good and knowledgeable. A year and a half ago, I tore both menisci in one of my knees and now have arthritic pain in same knee. I went through physical therapy but it was only when I returned to yoga that I began to feel better. I avoided surgery but have dealt with varying degrees of pain since. When I got my last massage I mentioned my knee to Fiona. She seemed truly happy that she could offer me help. She went to work on my knee and by the time I left, I had significant relief. I will return every week! I only wish that doctors would recognize and tout the many benefits of massage therapy. Thank you, Fiona and Eastside Massage!

I had a transcendental experience from this massage.
I took my sore booty here (from all those one-​leg Romanian deadlifts) for an intensive massage. My masseuse ironed out the knots all over my body. It felt incredible. I entered this mental state where I was awake, but barely, but still fully conscious. I was having funny involuntary thoughts, more like mental images.
The hour flew by. I never wanted to leave. Incredible massage!!!

An update:
Customer service reached out to me and offered me a complimentary massage to make up for refusing me the prenatal massage with their coupon. I did take them up on it and had a good massage with Barbara. She was very responsive and got the pressure just right. I had to lay on my side as they have no tables with the belly cutout. This didn’t suit my body very well and made my upper back hurt. Not the masseuse’s fault but having the belly table option would help. The one thing I didn’t like was that your 60 minutes starts when you meet your masseuse, and the clock ticks as you describe your aches and pains and get undressed. Most places start the clock when the massage begins. Also, there’s no hot towel wiping off the massage oil, so dress accordingly. The place is nice and clean there’s plenty of privacy which is nice.
3 stars for the massage plus another star for caring about customer service.

I have been to many massage places in NYC and this one is by far the BEST! I am a singer and I’m always on my feet and dancing in heels. My back and my alinement is constantly getting thrown off. I also have had severe knots in my left shoulder and when I went to see Biar it went away the same day. I have also seen Susan who is amazing! And Fiona who is very healing. Everyone that works there is top-​notch. It’s clean and comfortable and affordable. They also have packages so you can save money. East side Massage changed my life. I feel like you go in and it’s like you hit a reset button and you are ready to take on the craziness that is NYC. I highly recommend East side massage!!!

I’ve had a fair share of massages and this is by far the BEST! I had Stephen who was not only fantastic because he knows what he’s doing, but was also able to tell me why I have constant shoulder pain and some exercises to help alleviate it. You can tell that they know their stuff and are really invested in helping you feel better. I am going back and also am taking my fiancé with me!
The only drawback is being a bit pricey but I think it’s worth it.

I treated myself for my birthday and had a great experience. Relaxing and über professional. I will definitely come back

Everyone was pleasant. The massage was nice, not the best I’ve had.

I met with Julie for a prenatal massage at 35 weeks pregnant. She was professional and the massage was quite relaxing. I had been having lots of pain on my right side, and although there was no lasting healing effect, Julie was considerate of the positions I was in and made every effort to ensure I was comfortable during the massage. One important notation is that when I was called into the room to begin, Julie had not been informed that this was supposed to be a prenatal massage. It took her a few minutes to rearrange and set up, which was no problem for me, but if I had been assigned to someone who didn’t perform prenatal massages, that lack of communication could have been a much bigger problem.

I feel like a new person. Seriously. I called and they had a same-​day opening for a one hour massage. Very accommodating to personal preferences and needs. My back was super tight (woohoo desk jobs!). My therapist took his time working out all the tension and even suggested some other stretches to help.
Great service and I will be back!

This is a very good, no-​frills kind of place. It’s not a «spa» with a sauna, pool or anything fancy like that (hence the reasonable pricing!), but it does have very good massage services. There is a nice waiting area, a bathroom, and several massage rooms. The staff is very professional and will listen to your needs. I’ve been a few times and each time I get the swedish style massage. A one hour session will cost you about $ 85.

I was excited to go here based on a recommendation but left a little disappointed. I scheduled a sports massage for a couple days after I ran a marathon and was anxious for it to de-​stress my muscles. Although the massage didn’t do any damage, I don’t think it really helped either. It wasn’t that relaxing and the therapist didn’t really go deep into the muscles. She was kind of all over the place, no real rhythm to the massage.

My only complaint about Eastside Massage is that it was difficult to get through on the phone to make my first appointment. I left messages for about a week to no avail, but when I emailed, I got an immediate response. Otherwise, I could not love it more.
Inna is amazing, honest, and sweet! I absolutely adore her and I’m officially a loyal client of hers.
She spent time with me after my first massage giving me tips on stretches that can help me with my muscle issues. And during the second, she commended me on how much I’ve improved! Inna really cares about your issues and does a great job to help you continue the healing after your time with her.
Definitely email Eastside to get an appointment — it’s very affordable and a great, friendly place.

4.5 stars! Everyone is friendly, and I had a very good massage with Sam. Excellent first experience, I’ll be back! Would love to see expanded options, like body scrubs, facials, reflexology, etc.

I am so glad that I finally got to stop in for a massage!
Joanna, my massage therapist was so pleasant and so funny. It was my first massage ever and she made me feel so comfortable! She explained everything she was doing, step by step. I was so relaxed after the massage that WWIII could have started outside and I wouldn’t have noticed a thing!
This was my first, and surely won’t be my last massage. Thank goodness I found a spot that has great service and won’t break my bank!

I’ve been desperatly trying to find a good massage therapist that wouldn’t break my bank. Unilocal brought me to Eastside Massage and one day, I was finally able to get an appointment.
Since I have a minor curve (scoliosis) in by back and I sit all day or stand in heels, I get significant back pain. I’m also a pretty avid athlete so my muscles become very tight. Having someone who can provide very strong pressure is important to me.
Rachel was my therapist and I could tell she really cared about my pain and talked with me in the begining to see which areas I needed the most work on.
She did an awesome job. My back was still a bit sore for a few days after, but a few weeks later I realized my back wasnn’t hurting as much as it use to. I’m really happy the massage took and I no longer sit at my desk in pain.
I’m so happy I found this place and I plan to come back.

There is no place better in NYC to get a better massage! I’ve seen a few of the massage therapist there and they were all beyond amazing, they have great knowledge on how to treat your problematic areas of your body. (for me, my neck, shoulders, and calves, thanks to my desk!) I can’t stop raving about this place to my family & friends the atmosphere is relaxing and peaceful. The 4 therapist I’ve seen were all wonderful and delight to work with.
Another I loved was the MT had a brief consulatation before my massage, I was not rushed into filling out a ton of paperwork, or rushed into the room. I was relaxed from the time I walked in and left the place. I was given my full time and their was no wait! The receptionist is a delight!
I will not get another massage anywhere else other than Eastside Massage!

For the quality of massage, immaculate facility, and price — Eastside Massage deserves 5 stars.
My boyfriend bought me a massage w/​Suzanne for last night. Between the stress of applying to graduate schools and my 2x weekly physical therapy sessions to strengthen my posterior tibial tendon (torn about a year ago, repaired earlier this year), I’ve felt significant tension in my neck, shoulders, hips, and legs for the past several weeks. From the very beginning Suzanne asked all of the right questions about my injury and fully accomodated my request to have as deep a massage as necessary. I love a firm massage; despite the mild discomfort I find that it makes a huge difference in how I feel. Maybe it’s also the sick satisfaction of feeling every last knot getting worked out of my body? Afterwards Suzanne was willing to chat with me about where she felt the most tension and how to take care of my recovering tendon throughout the physical therapy process.
Just a note on the facility itself, everything was spotless, warm, and relaxed. The receptionist was very welcoming and the massage rooms were simple but very comfortable. I’m not a frilly spa kind of girl and liked that it wasn’t over the top.
I can’t say enough good things about Eastside Massage. It’s an excellent value for your money; I can’t wait to go back.